UPS Systems with Flywheels

These uninterruptible power supplies use flywheels for their DC energy storage in place of traditional Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) or Lithium-ion batteries. Kinetic energy stored within a spinning mass is converted in a DC electrical supply to power a UPS inverter when the mains power supply fails. The energy storage time is measured in milliseconds and is sufficient to ride through small breaks in electrical power and cover the start-up time of a suitably sized and matched standby power generator.

UPS Systems with Flywheels

These uninterruptible power supplies use flywheels for their DC energy storage in place of traditional Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) or Lithium-ion batteries. Kinetic energy stored within a spinning mass is converted in a DC electrical supply to power a UPS inverter when the mains power supply fails. The energy storage time is measured in milliseconds and is sufficient to ride through small breaks in electrical power and cover the start-up time of a suitably sized and matched standby power generator.

DC flywheels can also be used in other short-term energy storage applications. Flywheels have a 20-year lifespan and dramatically lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to a traditional UPS battery backup system. They are an eco solution, with minimal maintenance and remove the need to replace battery packs within typically years four (5-year design) and seven (8-year design) along with their associated costs.

For more information on flywheel UPS systems please call the Eco Power Projects team on 0800 612 7388. Alternatively email us or complete our enquiry form.